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rmenurse

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on: Jul 3, 2018
What effect does aging have on the size of the brain relative to the size of the cranial cavity? What effect does this produce regarding the onset of signs and symptoms from a subdural hematoma?
 
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Surgical puncture of a vein in the arm, leg, or neck is called ___________________ ___________________ ____ ___________________ ___________________ ____ ___________________ ___________________ ____.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The brain decreases in size relative to the cranial cavity. Onset of signs and symptoms of subdural hematoma may be delayed.

Answer to Question 2

peripheral venous access


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